CompX Timberline Cam Lock Cylinder Body, Horizontal Mount with Off-Set Cam, Cam length 13/16" - CB-185
Description
CompX Timberline Cam Lock Cylinder Body For 3/4 Panels
CompX Timberline cam lock cylinder body is a horizontal mount cam lock body designed for cabinet and furniture applications where a compact cylinder needs to secure 3/4 inch thick material. The CB-185 cam lock cylinder uses a 16.5 mm diameter bore hole, so once the hole is drilled to that size the body seats accurately in the panel for a consistent fit. This cylinder body is designed to mount in 3/4 inch thick material with a 3/4 inch long cylinder, which matches common cabinet side and drawer front thicknesses. The lock body works with a 180 degree rotation, which means the cam turns through a half-circle to move fully between locked and unlocked positions. Locks must be installed to lock in a counter clockwise position, so the cam travel is predictable wherever the body is mounted along a rail or panel.
Key Working Details Of The CB-185 Cam Body
- The horizontal mount cam lock body is laid out for side or panel mounting, which suits typical cabinet construction where the lock body sits through the side of a case or drawer front.
- A 16.5 mm diameter bore hole specification lets the installer match the drill size directly to the lock body, which helps the cylinder sit snugly and reduces play in the bore.
- Designing this cylinder body for 3/4 inch thick material with a 3/4 inch long cylinder ties the hardware to common sheet stock thicknesses, which supports repeatable layouts across multiple cabinets.
- The 180 degree rotation lets the cam travel from fully unlocked to fully locked in a clear half-turn, which simplifies handle motion for the end user and makes cam orientation easier to lay out.
- Requiring the lock to be installed to lock in a counter clockwise position standardizes cam movement, which helps match multiple locks on a project and supports consistent key-turn direction.
- The horizontal mount with off-set cam arrangement supports engaging a mating strike along the panel line, which is useful when aligning with rails, mullions, or cabinet frames.
Horizontal Mount CB-185 Cylinder Body Installation
The horizontal mount cam lock body uses a 16.5 mm diameter bore hole, so boring to this size sets the basic fit of the cylinder in the substrate. Because the cylinder body is designed for 3/4 inch thick material with a 3/4 inch long cylinder, the installer can center the bore in standard 3/4 inch stock and know the cylinder length is matched to the thickness. The 180 degree rotation defines how far the cam will swing, so positioning the off-set cam relative to the strike location follows from that rotation range. Since locks must be installed to lock in a counter clockwise position, the mounting orientation is chosen so that a counter clockwise turn moves the cam into the strike, giving consistent operation across doors or drawers.
Using The CB-185 Cam Body In Cabinet Projects
Where This Horizontal Offset Cam Body Is Applied
The CB-185 cam lock cylinder is a horizontal mount design, so it works in cabinet sides, drawer fronts, or similar 3/4 inch thick panels where the cylinder passes straight through the material. Because all locks require a 16.5 mm diameter bore hole, this body suits layouts where that bore can be drilled cleanly through the panel with a bit sized to that diameter. The cylinder body is described as horizontal mount with off-set cam, so it is suited to situations where the cam needs to reach toward a strike that is offset from the cylinder centerline. The design for 3/4 inch thick material with a 3/4 inch long cylinder matches many casework constructions using 3/4 inch sheet goods, letting the lock body sit flush while the off-set cam engages a corresponding strike or frame member on the interior.
This cam lock cylinder body is part of the CompX Timberline Lock cam locks offering, so it plays the role of the main rotating body that works with a separately ordered lock plug and strike. The 180 degree rotation helps in applications where the cam must move decisively between clear open and secure closed positions, such as doors or drawers that need a definite lock engagement. Because the locks must be installed to lock in a counter clockwise position, it is well suited to layouts where a consistent key-turn direction across multiple compartments is desirable, making user operation straightforward.
Why CB-185 Details Matter For Repeatable Results
The requirement for a 16.5 mm diameter bore hole on all locks means a single drilling setup can serve every CB-185 cam lock cylinder on a job, supporting repeatable spacing and straight alignment across banks of doors or drawers. Designing the cylinder body for 3/4 inch thick material with a 3/4 inch long cylinder keeps the cylinder length matched to common sheet stock, which reduces the need for spacers and helps the trim on the outside surface sit consistently from cabinet to cabinet. The horizontal mount layout with off-set cam means the cam can be positioned to grab a strike that is not directly behind the cylinder, which gives flexibility when tying into existing frames or rails without altering their position.
The 180 degree rotation characteristic defines the travel of the off-set cam, so once the strike location is chosen the installer can count on a half-turn from unlocked to locked, which helps with setting clearances so that the cam neither over-travels nor under-engages the strike. Because locks must be installed to lock in a counter clockwise position, the direction of key rotation is fixed from the hardware design, which helps keep operation uniform across multiple lock points on the same project. The ordering note that the lock plug and strike are ordered separately identifies this cylinder body as one component within a modular locking system, so it can be matched to specific keying requirements and strike layouts using other compatible pieces from the same line.
Common CB-185 Cam Lock Cylinder Questions
What type of cam lock is the CB-185 cylinder body?
The CB-185 is a CompX Timberline cam lock cylinder body for cam locks, serving as the main rotating cylinder in the Timberline cam lock system for cabinet and similar applications.
What panel thickness is this cam lock body designed for?
The CB-185 cam lock cylinder body is designed to mount in 3/4 inch thick material with a 3/4 inch long cylinder, matching common cabinet side and drawer front thicknesses.
What bore hole size does the CB-185 cylinder require?
The CB-185 cam lock cylinder requires a 16.5 mm diameter bore hole, which defines the drill bit size needed to seat the cylinder body properly in the panel.
How does the 180 degree rotation affect cam lock operation?
The CB-185 cylinder body uses 180 degree rotation, so the cam moves through a half-turn between locked and unlocked positions, giving a clear, defined motion range for engagement.
In which direction does this cam lock body secure the cabinet?
The CB-185 cam lock body must be installed to lock in a counter clockwise position, so turning the key counter clockwise drives the cam into its locking engagement with the strike.
How are lock plug and strike handled for the CB-185 body?
The CB-185 cylinder body requires a lock plug and strike that are ordered separately, allowing selection of plug keying and strike style within the CompX Timberline system.
Selecting The CB-185 For 3/4 Inch Panel Locks
The CB-185 cam lock cylinder body is configured for horizontal mount use in 3/4 inch thick material with a 3/4 inch long cylinder, aligning directly with many cabinet and casework constructions. Its requirement for a 16.5 mm diameter bore hole lets drilling be standardized across multiple workpieces. With 180 degree rotation and locking set to a counter clockwise position, the motion and engagement of the off-set cam are clearly defined for consistent layouts. For cabinet, furniture, or fixture projects using the CompX Timberline Lock system, this cylinder body serves as the core component to pair with the appropriate lock plug and strike for the job.